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Food Hygiene Ratings in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 86.4% of 985 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.82/5. These figures cover 1,102 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Antrim and Newtownabbey has 851 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 985 rated premises (86.4%). 4 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 86.4%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +6.7 pp
- National rank
- 81 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Antrim and Newtownabbey
Plus 16 awaiting inspection and 101 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 16 awaiting inspection and 101 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Antrim and Newtownabbey: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
- The average food hygiene rating in Antrim and Newtownabbey is 4.82 out of 5, across 985 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Antrim and Newtownabbey compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 86.4% of rated premises in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Antrim and Newtownabbey 81 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Antrim and Newtownabbey have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 851 food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.4% of the 985 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey have a low hygiene rating?
- 4 food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Antrim and Newtownabbey food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Antrim and Newtownabbey (1,102 establishments on record, 985 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Crepes 2 Go Trailer 2Mobile caterer · BT395/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Crepes 2 Go Trailer 1Mobile caterer · BT395/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Ashers Ballyeaston RoadRetailers - other · 22 Ballyeaston Road, Ballyclare · BT39 9BW5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- KFC - Church Road, NewtownabbeyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 51 Church Road, Drumnadrough, Newtownabbey, Antrim · BT36 7LG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Burger KingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 175 Airport Road, British, Crumlin, Antrim · BT29 4DW5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
- Burger King AirsideRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Belfast International Airport, Belfast · BT29 4AB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- McStocker's Quality ButchersManufacturers/packers · 47 Main Street, Toome, Toome, Antrim · BT41 3TF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- Lagan Bar and RestaurantPub/bar/nightclub · Belfast International Airport, Crumlin, Co Antrim · BT29 4AB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- Russells Food and DrinkRetailers - other · 61-63 Main Street, Ballytromery, Crumlin, Antrim · BT29 4UR5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- W H Smith AirsideRetailers - other · Airport Road, Belfast International Airport, Crumlin · BT29 4AB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
- Tim HortonsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 261-263 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey · BT36 7QN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Ballyclare Presbyterian Church HallOther catering premises · 6 Foundry Lane, Ballyclare, Ballyclare, Antrim · BT39 9BQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Orawadee Tasty Thai DishesOther catering premises · BT391/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
- Rice innTakeaway/sandwich shop · 9 Mill Road, Ballydonaghy, Crumlin, Antrim · BT29 4XL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
- KinaraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 609 Shore Road, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Antrim · BT37 0ST2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 April 2026
- The Village PantryManufacturers/packers · 10 Main Street, Ballytromery, Crumlin, Antrim · BT29 4UP2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 March 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 1,102 real Food Standards Agency records for Antrim and Newtownabbey, of which 985 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.